Greenton, Missouri
Greenton is an unincorporated community in Lafayette County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
Greenton was laid out in 1835 by Joseph Green, and named for him.[2] A post office called Greenton was established in 1839, and remained in operation until 1902.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Greenton, Missouri
- ↑ "Lafayette County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
Coordinates: 39°02′55″N 93°57′51″W / 39.04861°N 93.96417°W
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